Neurological Disorders Discussion

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Neurological Disorders Discussion Questions
Discussion 1
Topic 1: Neurological Disorders
Students will select one condition from the list to discuss:
The pathophysiology of the condition
Common physical exam and diagnostic findings

An evidence-based treatment plan to include non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic
management, patient education, and plan for follow up to assess the efficacy and outcomes of the
evidence-based treatment plan.
Review the topics already chosen by your peers and try to choose a topic not already addressed
or one that has not been duplicated too many times.
Syncope, Seizures, Dizziness, Parkinson’s Disease, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Cerebrovascular
Accident, Transient Ischemic Attack, Diabetic Neuropathy
Discussion 2
Students will select one condition from the list to discuss:
The pathophysiology of the condition
Common physical exam and diagnostic findings
An evidence-based treatment plan to include non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic
management, patient education, and plan for follow up to assess the efficacy and outcomes of the
evidence-based treatment plan.
Review the topics already chosen by your peers and try to choose a topic not already addressed
or one that has not been duplicated too many times.
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Pseudogout, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Giant Cell
Arteritis, Osteoporosis
Discussion 3

Many clinical settings including long-term care and outpatient clinics utilize inter professional
teams. Share with the class an experience from your clinical setting as a NURSE
PRACTITIONER when you had an opportunity to observe or be part of a collaborative team.
Identify the team members.
What was each person’s role in caring for the patient?
How well did this team function?
Was there any difficulty in getting the team to work together for the benefit of the patient?
Overall, how well did this team function?

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